The Talkeetna Community Council meets on Monday, December 1st at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link.

There will be a meeting of KTNA’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) Tuesday, December 2nd at 5pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org.

On Wednesday, December 3rd, one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments are available in the afternoon at the Talkeetna Public Library. To schedule your appointment, please call 907-310-2951. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to the Medicare Information Office

The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend.

The Willow Area Community Organization's (WACO) monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Willow Community Center. The next meeting is December 3rd.  More information at waco-ak.org

The Denali Nordic ski club Board of Directors is meeting on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 PM at the Talkeetna Public library. All are welcome.

The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is December 4th.

The Upper Susitna Seniors hosts three introductory 1-hour sessions for an upcoming Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Those interested can choose to attend one of the following dates: Saturday, December 6th at 4pm, Sunday, December 7th at 2pm, or Monday, December 8th at 6pm. The Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program begins in January, pre-registration will be available for those who feel this program is a good fit for them. For additional information or questions you may call Mariana at 907-203-4032.

The Mat-Su Library Board of Directors meets on Tuesday, December 9th at 1pm, in Big Lake. Zoom participation will be available at the Talkeetna Public Library.

The Talkeetna Recycling Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, at 4:30PM, via Zoom. Anyone interested in recycling is welcome to attend. For information about the agenda or the Zoom link, contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

The Susitna River Coalition is working in partnership with Alaska Safe Riders to host a Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety Presentation on Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm at the Upper Susitna Senior Center. This is an educational presentation on safe travel in backcountry and ice conditions for snowmachines. The session will include information on recognizing signs of weak or unsafe ice, recommended safety equipment, and response steps in the event of a breakthrough. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org for the Facebook Event Page.

The Breakfast Book Club meets at the Talkeetna Public Library on Wednesday, December 10th at 9:30am. An option to attend via Zoom is available. This month’s selection is The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo. Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk. For more information and the Zoom link, you may call 907-861-7645.

On Wednesday, December 10th from 6-9PM, the Susitna River Coalition is hosting an evening of film and community conversation at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. This year’s feature is Blue Heart, Patagonia’s documentary about the last wild rivers of the Balkans and the grassroots efforts to protect them from large hydropower development. Following the short film, SRC will share a presentation and updates on current projects and a look ahead to 2026. Snacks and drinks will be available. All are welcome to attend.

Denali Arts Council hosts their annual Quilt Show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 6pm. If you are interested in submitting a quilt, the deadline is Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Talkeetna Elementary School is hosting an online silent auction fundraiser to benefit 4th and 5th grade educational field trips to Kachemak Bay in Homer and to Denali National Park. The auction is ongoing and closes Saturday, December 13th at 5 PM. Follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to browse items and place bids.

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Talkeetna Public Library hosts the next Tween Page to Screen program on Saturday, December 13th. This month will feature the book, The Seeker, by Susan Cooper. Tweens ages 9 to 12 will enjoy snacks, discuss the book and watch the movie. The program is from 5 to 7pm. Next months selection is, Holes, by Luis Sachar and will be handed out after the movie.

Denali Arts Council hosts a Matinee of the performance, Laughing All the Way to the Brink, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, December 14th. This theatrical event is part of the Climate Theater Festival and will feature seven short plays by playwrights from around the world. While climate change is very serious, most of these plays are very not. Doors open at 2:30, and the performance is at 3pm. Donations are welcome, proceeds raised will go to the Susitna River Coalition. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad hosts a community Chanukah celebration at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Sunday, December 14th at 3:30pm. There will be a Menorah lighting, holiday treats, festive music, and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit MatsuJewishCenter.org.

The nonprofit organization SalmonState is hosting a screening of the film Ocean with David Attenborough on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The film dives into the beauty of our ocean ecosystems and the dangers of bottom trawling. There will be a short program, followed by a film screening, a Q&A session, and door prizes. Follow the link to the Facebook Event Page in the announcement on ktna.org to learn more.

Denali Arts Council is hosting another round of B Movie Bingo, replete with prizes on Tuesday, December 16th. The doors open at 7:30pm and movie and bingo start at 8.

There is a Community Song Circle held at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus, Susitna Hall, the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. This is a non-performable group, skill and experience is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, the goal is to simply have fun singing with others. You may contact Denali Education Center at (907)733-7003 for more information.

The Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors meet on Thursday, December 18th at 5PM. You can join the meeting on Zoom by following the link on KTNA's Announcement Page.

SCHC Board Meeting Link

The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. The next one is on December 18th. All are welcome to attend.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is hosting a community meeting to discuss commercial guide permitting in Talkeetna Lakes Park and the surrounding area. The meeting is on Thursday, December 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. This meeting is an opportunity for residents, permit applicants, and other interested parties to share input on long-term guidelines and concerns related to commercial use in the park. If you have questions prior to the meeting, call Peter Burton at 907-861-7847 or email Peter.Burton@matsugov.us.

Upper Susitna Seniors host Breakfast with Santa at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 to 11:30am. All are welcome to enjoy breakfast, Santa will be there with gifts for kids. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.

The Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts a Solstice Stroll on Saturday, December 20th at 6 pm. There might not be enough snow to ski but that is not stopping them from celebrating Solstice. All are invited to meet at Whigmi trail head, there will be hot drinks and a fire. Please bring your own chair.

The Talkeetna Library’s Teen Book to Movie program this month is featuring the book and movie, I am Number Four, written by Pattacus Lore. The program is on Saturday, December 20th, beginning at 6pm. Teens ages 13-18 are welcome, pizza and snacks will be served. January’s book, The Hunger Games: Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes, will be available to take home and read.

Sunshine Community Health Center hosts Senior Dental Days on December 22nd at the Willow Clinic, and December 23rd at the Talkeetna Clinic. This is for those who are 65 years or older and don’t have dental insurance, you can learn more about affordable dental care opportunities by calling 907-376-2273.

Denali Arts Council hosts a showing of Elf, a family-friendly holiday comedy starring Will Ferrell, about a boy raised by Santa who returns to the land of humans. The movie starts at 6pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Monday, December 22nd. Feel free to wear your Christmas PJs or your best elf suit, you can bring sleeping bags and pillows and get ready to cozy up. Concessions will be open.

If you weren't able to grab a Christmas Dinner Bag on Saturday, don’t worry. The Upper Susitna Food Pantry still has some available for you. You can pick up a bag at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry from 12 to 2PM today (Wednesday, December 24th). If you have any questions or need more info, just give them a call at 733-3358.

Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The next one is on December 30th. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.